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Famed Redskins running back Larry Brown is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." With the 3-11 Redskins backpedaling following their sixth straight defeat, a 24-13 loss to the Giants on Dec. 15, 2014, Brown opines on what's ailing the franchise, where the season went wrong and who's to blame. He also talks about the revered NFL coach who ordered him to be fitted with a hearing aide prior to his rookie season, Vince Lombardi, and his feelings on being shunned for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the same time two of his contemporaries with similar rushing and passing stats, Leroy Kelly and Floyd Little, are in Canton. Brown, one of the Redskins' all-time leading rushers with 5,875 yards, appeared in four straight Pro Bowls from 1969 to 1972.

Former Redskins WR Roy Jefferson is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Jefferson, known as "Sweat Pea," was a dynamic threat for the Redskins from 1971-76, catching 208 passes for 3,119 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. With the 3-7 Redskins in a free-fall (three straight losses), Jefferson shares his thoughts on the team's troubling QB situation with RGIII and whether Griffin's first coach in D.C., Mike Shanahan, got a raw deal by being fired after four seasons. Jefferson also discusses his NFL career playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts (where he earned a Super Bowl ring) and, of course, the Redskins.

Famous Redskins QB Joe Theismann is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." The always-opinionated Theismann evaluates a 3-7 Redskins team with two straight losses, most recently an embarrassing 27-7 disappearing act against the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 16, 2014. He opines on the Redskins' precarious QB situation, with RGIII coming off a terrible performance against the Bucs (23-32, 207 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, 73.3 rating) and showing what coach Jay Gruden called "fundamental flaw," and is asked if he stands by his preseason comments that Kirk Cousins should be starting over Griffin, for one, because he has better awareness as a pocket passer.

Former Redskins receiver Virgil Seay is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Seay, a Redskin from 1981-84, talks about his distinction as one of "The Smurfs," the Redskins' trio of pint-sized receivers at the time. He also compares and contrasts first-year Redskins coach Jay Gruden with Joe Gibbs, whose first season with the Redskins was in 1981, and shares his thoughts on the 3-6 Redskins as they prepare to exit their bye week with a game against Tampa Bay on Nov. 16, 2014.

Hall of Fame Redskins receiver Charley Taylor is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Taylor, who held the NFL all-time record for catches (649) before retiring after the 1977 season, shared his thoughts on the Redskins coming off a 29-26 loss to the Vikings on Nov. 2, 2014, that dropped them to 3-6. He spoke about the QB situation, with coach Jay Gruden opting to start RGIII over Colt McCoy in the Vikings' game, and the prolific performance by WR DeSean Jackson, who by then had topped 100 yards in five games that season, No. 1 in the league.

Former Redskins guard Ron Saul is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Saul, a Redskins guard from 1976-82 and one of the original "Hogs," collected a ring from the Redskins' win over the Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. Described by the Redskins as a "tough, hard-nosed battler," he played with multiple injuries. He appeared on the show after the Redskins' improbable 20-17 win over the Cowboys in a Monday night game at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 27, 2014.

Former Redskins OL Ray Schoenke joins host Mike Richman on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Schoenke, a native of Hawaii who played guard, center and tackle during his 10 seasons in D.C. (1966-75), talks about his induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. He also speaks about the factors leading to the Redskins' four-game losing streak (most recently a 30-20 loss to Arizona on Oct. 12, 2014)) and the most memorable moments in his career, namely his clutch performances in both Redskin playoff wins in 1972. Schoenke, one of several ex-Redskins who openly supports the Redskins' name, explains why as a Native American he doesn't find the name offensive.

Hall of Fame Redskins QB Sonny Jurgensen is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Jurgensen, in his 34th season as a Redskins radio color analyst, shared his thoughts on the team's three-game slide, most recently a 27-17 loss to the defending-Super Bowl champion Seahawks, as well as the future of the Redskins' QB position (will it be Kirk Cousins or Robert Griffin III), his colorful career in the radio booth, and his experience playing for the legendary Vince Lombardi in 1969, Lombardi's only season as Redskins coach before he passed away.

Former Redskins TE Chris Cooley is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Cooley, who set a record for catches by a Redskins TE (429) during his nine-year career in D.C. (2004-12), talked about his new career as a smash hit on myriad Redskins media outlets, including the team-owned radio station ESPN 980. He also spoke about his critical comments of Redskins QB Kirk Cousins, who threw four interceptions and fumbled once in a 45-14 loss to the Giants that dropped the Redskins to 1-3. Cooley, a Redskins third-round pick in 2004, told of his most memorable moment as a Redskin, shared his thoughts on playing for Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs and explained why he supports the Redskins' name.

Former Redskins DE Dexter Manley, the team's all-time sack master with 97.5, joins host Mike Richman on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Manley, a Redskin from 1981-89, speaks in part about the team's 37-34 loss to the Eagles just days prior and the upcoming Thursday night game against the Giants. Never at a loss for words, he says a lot of interesting things about Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III.

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Redskins historian and journalist Mike Richman is the author of the two most comprehensive books on Redskins history – The Redskins Encyclopedia and the Washington Redskins Football Vault: The History of a Proud Franchise. Mike also hosts a podcast focusing on Redskins history called "Burgundy & Gold Flashback," which brings listeners front and center with the team's tradition. He has also produced and hosted a TV show called "Burgundy & Gold Magazine." For his work on "Burgundy & Gold Magazine," Mike won first place for sports coverage in the nationally recognized 2013 Hometown Media Awards sponsored by the Alliance for Community Media. He's been interviewed extensively by print and broadcast media on Redskins lore, including NFL Films for its documentary, “History of the Washington Redskins,” and the Redskins for their 75th anniversary production, “Great Moments in Redskins History.” Plus, he'...